| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $26.58 | 6.360% | $28.2705 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.97 | 12.482% | $173.1885 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.94 | 4.684% | $212.4457 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.30 | 9.686% | $197.7639 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.69 | 3.377% | $257.0883 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.83 | 7.522% | $179.379 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.47 | 4.594% | $144.8313 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.78 | $1,192.9672 | $1,192.97 | $1,193.00 | $1,193.00 | |